The Huracán’s finale is here, and it’s amazing.
The Lamborghini Huracán has spent over a decade as one of the world’s most iconic supercars. Its signature Lamborghini design is instantly recognizable, and its naturally aspirated V10 power and sound put it at the upper echelon of power and performance. With variants of the Huracán boasting track-ready prowess, open-top thrill, head-turning style, and even off-road ability, the supercar will certainly go down as a legendary creation from the historic Fighting Bull.
The automotive world has known for quite some time that the Huracán would give way this year to a new hybrid supercar, as the Aventador did for the Revuelto last year, coinciding with Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary, but the official send-off for the Lamborghini Huracán is finally here: the new Lamborghini Huracán STJ. The name might sound similar to the Huracán STO: which stands for Super Trofeo Omologato, indicating that the STO was a roadgoing take on Lamborghini’s Huracán race car for the one-make Super Trofeo championship.
The J, however, stands for “Jota,” referring to the Appendix J regulation of the FIA that also inspired the names of the Miura SVJ and Aventador SVJ. The STJ is much like the STO, but taken a step further. Lamborghini Squadra Corse has newly developed its aerodynamic package, and its dedication to absolute precision involves including the new “cofango,” two new carbon fiber “flicks” that increase the angle of the wing by 3 degrees, ensuring increased aerodynamic load and preserved balance.
The STJ features the STO’s 630-hp V10 engine, and also like the STO, that power goes to the rear wheels. Grip is increased compared to the STO with the STJ’s inclusion of new adjustable racing shock absorbers, along with specially developed Bridgestone Potenza tires, and all the improvements combined mean that the STJ managed a time on the Nardò Technical Center’s handling track that was one second faster than that of the STO.
Here’s the catch: Lamborghini is only making 10 of these commemorative supercar masterpieces. Two configurations are available: Grigio Teleseto with a Nero Noctis roof, with accents in Rosso Mars and Bianco Isi, paired with a Nero Cosmus-upholstered interior with Rosso Alala stitching, or Blu Eliadi with the same Nero Noctis roof, with accents in Rosso Mars and Bianco Isi, paired with the same Nero Cosmus-upholstered interior with Rosso Alala stitching. Of course, both versions feature a carbon fiber plaque, indicating the STJ as a 1-of-10, ultra-exclusive creation. While it’s sad to finally see the Huracán go, this is exactly the way an iconic supercar like it deserves to be sent off.
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